Car statistics
How many Toyota RAV4s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 131,917 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 136,042 Toyota RAV4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 17,191 declared off the road (SORN). That is 5.8% fewer than the peak of 144,478 in 2022.
Numbers peaked in 2022 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1,549 |
| 1995 | 8,046 |
| 1996 | 15,526 |
| 1997 | 21,583 |
| 1998 | 28,824 |
| 1999 | 33,524 |
| 2000 | 38,388 |
| 2001 | 48,407 |
| 2002 | 63,101 |
| 2003 | 77,347 |
| 2004 | 91,864 |
| 2005 | 104,522 |
| 2006 | 114,069 |
| 2007 | 122,657 |
| 2008 | 126,988 |
| 2009 | 127,292 |
| 2010 | 128,734 |
| 2011 | 128,381 |
| 2012 | 127,196 |
| 2013 | 128,537 |
| 2014 | 128,696 |
| 2015 | 129,752 |
| 2016 | 131,130 |
| 2017 | 131,006 |
| 2018 | 129,717 |
| 2019 | 130,912 |
| 2020 | 135,293 |
| 2021 | 141,376 |
| 2022 | 144,478 |
| 2023 | 142,635 |
| 2024 | 140,267 |
| 2025 | 137,730 |
| 2026 | 136,042 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
2 versions of the Toyota RAV4 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 RAV 4 Freesport | 210 | 267 |
| Toyota RAV4 RAV 4 Reebok | 63 | 91 |
In 2025, 77.5% of Toyota RAV4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Toyota RAV4s tested pass 73.2% of the time, so the Toyota RAV4 does better than average for its age, by 4.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 76.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Toyota RAV4 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 94.5% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 91.4% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 87.4% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 81.6% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 74.4% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 60.5% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 61.6% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT, appearing on 35.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.1% of Toyota RAV4 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.6% |
| Suspension | 34.8% |
| Brakes | 23.2% |
| Tyres | 18.5% |
| Visibility | 18.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Toyota RAV4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 11.2% of 29,619 failed tests. 48.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 11.2% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.7% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 6.8% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 6.2% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.0% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 5.8% |
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 4.9% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.8% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 15.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.5% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 5.6% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 5.3% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.6% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
25 years of the Toyota RAV4, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2013 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (76.0% passed first time) and the 1998 cars worst (57.9%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | – | 1,288 | 57.9% |
| 1999 | – | 989 | 63.3% |
| 2000 | – | 1,119 | 59.4% |
| 2001 | – | 2,291 | 61.4% |
| 2002 | – | 4,005 | 60.5% |
| 2003 | – | 5,308 | 61.5% |
| 2004 | – | 6,418 | 61.4% |
| 2005 | – | 6,788 | 63.7% |
| 2006 | – | 5,573 | 58.0% |
| 2007 | – | 5,916 | 58.6% |
| 2008 | – | 5,037 | 59.7% |
| 2009 | – | 3,252 | 61.4% |
| 2010 | – | 4,078 | 65.8% |
| 2011 | – | 3,905 | 68.8% |
| 2012 | – | 3,537 | 71.0% |
| 2013 | – | 6,293 | 76.0% |
| 2014 | 7,289 | 6,604 | 78.2% |
| 2015 | 6,646 | 6,091 | 81.3% |
| 2016 | 8,219 | 7,819 | 81.6% |
| 2017 | 8,167 | 7,937 | 82.3% |
| 2018 | 7,257 | 7,295 | 83.2% |
| 2019 | 9,472 | 8,709 | 90.6% |
| 2020 | 12,470 | 11,279 | 91.2% |
| 2021 | 12,712 | 11,888 | 91.4% |
| 2022 | 10,314 | 9,614 | 94.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Toyota RAV4 covers 7,195 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,083 |
| 6–7 years | 8,545 |
| 8–10 years | 7,957 |
| 11–14 years | 7,328 |
| 15–19 years | 5,873 |
| 20+ years | 4,353 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Toyota RAV4s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 15,538 in 2003. In 2025, 5,285 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 10,349 |
| ’02 | 14,622 |
| ’03 | 15,538 |
| ’04 | 14,933 |
| ’05 | 13,669 |
| ’06 | 11,531 |
| ’07 | 10,358 |
| ’08 | 7,422 |
| ’09 | 4,327 |
| ’10 | 4,970 |
| ’11 | 4,488 |
| ’12 | 3,893 |
| ’13 | 6,936 |
| ’14 | 7,334 |
| ’15 | 6,713 |
| ’16 | 8,292 |
| ’17 | 8,248 |
| ’18 | 7,340 |
| ’19 | 9,614 |
| ’20 | 12,329 |
| ’21 | 12,720 |
| ’22 | 10,096 |
| ’23 | 6,208 |
| ’24 | 5,932 |
| ’25 | 5,285 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 145,727 Toyota RAV4s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 51.0% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc, and 28.9% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 51.0%. Hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 39.9% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 74,287 licensed | 51.0% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 42,169 licensed | 28.9% |
| 2,201cc to 2,300cc 28,402 licensed | 19.5% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 824 licensed | 0.6% |
| Other sizes 45 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,401–2,500cc | Hybrid | 58,171 | 39.9% |
| 2,201–2,300cc | Diesel | 28,401 | 19.5% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 26,698 | 18.3% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Plug-in hybrid | 16,111 | 11.1% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 15,416 | 10.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,401–2,500cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,201–2,300cc | 1,701–1,800cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 67.8% | 29.8% | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 66.7% | 31.0% | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | 64.5% | 30.2% | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 7.0% | 61.6% | 29.6% | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 11.8% | 57.4% | 29.0% | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 18.5% | 52.1% | 27.9% | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 26.4% | 46.1% | 26.3% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 33.8% | 40.8% | 24.4% | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 39.6% | 36.6% | 23.0% | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 43.3% | 33.8% | 22.1% | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 47.2% | 31.2% | 20.8% | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 51.0% | 28.9% | 19.5% | 0.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Hybrid | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 45.8% | 54.0% | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 49.1% | 50.7% | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | 49.5% | 47.2% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 7.0% | 49.2% | 43.7% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 11.8% | 47.6% | 40.4% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 18.5% | 45.0% | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 26.4% | 41.7% | 31.8% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 32.8% | 38.3% | 27.9% | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 36.9% | 35.6% | 24.8% | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 39.2% | 33.9% | 22.8% | 4.1% |
| 2024 | 39.7% | 31.9% | 20.8% | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 39.9% | 30.1% | 18.9% | 11.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Toyota RAV4 from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol hybrid versions ranges from 47.1 to 58.7 mpg, with CO2 of 126 to 136 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 156.9 to 282.5 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 30.4 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 115 to 224 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 petrol hybrid | 47.1–58.7 | 126–136 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6b to Euro 6d | 85 |
| 2.5 plug-in hybrid | 156.9–282.5 | 22–40 | 2024–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 16 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 38.2 | 175 | 2000–2003 | Euro 3 | 3 |
| 2.0 petrol | 30.4–43.5 | 152–224 | 2000–2018 | Euro 3 to Euro 6 | 28 |
| 2.0 diesel | 39.8–60.1 | 123–190 | 2002–2018 | Euro 3 to Euro 6 | 17 |
| 2.2 diesel | 39.2–49.6 | 149–189 | 2006–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 21 |
| 2.5 petrol hybrid | 55.4–57.6 | 115–118 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6b | 8 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 25 safety recalls for the Toyota RAV4 since 1992, the first in 2006. The most recent was launched on 1 December 2025.
All 25 Toyota RAV4 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Toyota RAV4. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 136,042 | −2.3% | 17,191 | 67 | Hybrid |
| Nissan Qashqai | 684,098 | +2.8% | 15,583 | 5 | Petrol |
| Kia Sportage | 414,357 | +10.5% | 7,258 | 13 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 331,220 | +6.5% | 4,557 | 19 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 153,233 RAV4 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 131,917 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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